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Finnish diplomat and engineer
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Joel Toivola (15 December 1915, Helsinki – 21 October 1999) was a Finnish diplomat and engineer.

Early life

He earned a bachelor's degree in political science.

Career

He was awarded the title of Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary Minister in 1970. He served as Ambassador to Beijing from 1961 to 1967. From 1969-1972 he served in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs administrative department and as Ambassador in Prague 1972-1976 and Bern 1976–1982.

Personal life

He donated his art collection to Varkaus Art Museum lle. Toivolan säätiö jakaa apurahoja Kiina-tutkimukselle.

Joel Toivola's father Urho Toivola was also an Ambassador.

References

  1. "Toivola, Joel" (in Swedish). Uppslagsverket Finland. 2012.
  2. Facta 2001, osa 16, p. 678. WSOY 1985. (in Finnish)
  3. ^ Joel ja Eli Toivola. Joel Toivolan säätiö.(in Finnish)
  4. Etusivu. Joel Toivolan säätiö. (in Finnish)
  5. Kuka kukin on 1978 (Runeberg.org).(in Finnish)
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